Daily Southtown

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Marley looks at you with beautiful blue eyes that say “please love me.” She is the perfect size for a family – not too small and not too big. Come gaze into those beautiful eyes and you won’t be able to leave without her. PAWS Tinley Park

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Winnie is a 14-year-old, female Jack Russell Terrier mix who is as active as a 4-year-old. She would be best in a home where someone is home most of the time. Heathers Foster Dogs

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Barney is a 1-year-old male terrier mix that finds himself homeless after his owner had medical problems. He is a sweet boy that is eager to please, and he is gentle and will sit and give paw on command. His tail is always wagging. NAWS Illinois Humane Society

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Meet Rachel, a petite gal looking to be the queen of your household. She’s a bit shy at first but always warms up when there is a good belly rub involved. Rachel is currently living with a foster family and they would love to tell you all about her. South Suburban Humane Society

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Socrates is a 5-year-old mellow boy looking for a home. He gets along with nearly everyone he meets, human and feline alike. Socrates is FIV+, but is a healthy happy love bug. PAWS Tinley Park

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Thor is a goofy guy who loves to play fetch with his ball. He also adores his dog bed because he never had one before. If you are looking for the typical, loving, playful Lab mix, this is the guy for you. PAWS Tinley Park

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Editor’s note: As the situation regarding coronavirus continues to evolve, some area shelters and foster groups have closed to the public, while others are only open by appointment. Contact them first before showing up.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the Week in the subject line — to news editor Paul Eisenberg at peisenberg@tribpub.com.

PAWS Animal Shelter

8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park, 815-464-7298, www.pawstinleypark.org

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, 708-636-8586, www.animalwelfareleague.com

Tender Loving Care

13016 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, 708-301-1594, www.tlcanimalshelter.org

South Suburban Humane Society

1103 W. End Ave., Chicago Heights, 708-755-7387, www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org.

National Animal Welfare Society

9981 W. 190th St., Suites A and B, Mokena, 708-478-5102, nawsus.org

Alsip to the Rescue

20601 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, 815-469-1044, www.alsiptotherescue.org

Heather’s Foster Dogs

23020 Lahon Road, Steger, 708-497-5399, heathersfosterdogsinfo@gmail.com, www.heathersfosterdogs.org/hfd-dailysouthtown-pet-of-the-week

Dogs are Deserving Rescue

P.O. Box 623, Crete, 312-428-6988, www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com